'Distraction' type burglary reported in Summit

SUMMIT — Police are investigating a “distraction” type burglary that occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on Monday, May 5. They gave the following account.

A man who claimed to work for the water company arrived at a Glenside Avenue residence and advised the homeowner that he had been sent there to check the condition of his water. The man had the homeowner escort him to the bathroom where he ran the sink water and flushed the toilet a number of times.

The homeowner became suspicious and asked the man to produce his water company identification which prompted the man to flee the residence. He was seen leaving the area in a red Dodge Ram pickup truck with lift kit and rock star rims.

The homeowner later discovered cash and jewelry missing from the master bedroom. The police determined that while the homeowner was distracted by the suspect, an accomplice entered the residence and committed the theft.

The suspect was described as male with a medium complexion in his mid-20s, wearing a Yankees cap and dark clothing.

Approximately 20 minutes prior to the incident, a Michigan Avenue resident reported that a man who matched the suspect’s description, who was operating a similar vehicle, came to his door claiming that he had extra tar and asked if he wanted his driveway resealed. The homeowner immediately became suspicious and advised the man to leave. The homeowner then called the police.

Police believe the suspect was working with an accomplice who was described as a man with a medium complexion driving a black BMW.